Two years of hope and promise followed by twelve of roller coaster joy and despair, ending in pain and hurt.
Today it's time.
Time to remember her kindness to Dandy, in return for the old mare's care for the unsure youngster.
Time to say goodbye to the herd, surrounding her as guardians to keep her safe these last few days.
Time to say goodbye to my dream.
Time to set Choli free to gait across the plains of the sky, scorpion tail clamped - not the flag of the more flamboyant breeds - but head high with the pure elegance she only had a glimpse of in life.
There aren't enough tears.
